Martha And Mary (1921)

By Olive Mary Salter

Book Overview

Martha And Mary is a novel written by Olive Mary Salter and was first published in 1921. The story revolves around two sisters, Martha and Mary, who are very different from each other. Martha is practical, responsible, and hardworking, while Mary is carefree, dreamy, and artistic. The novel explores their contrasting personalities and how they navigate their lives and relationships.Martha is the elder sister and takes care of the family's farm and household. She is engaged to a local farmer, Tom, but is hesitant to marry him as she is not sure if she loves him. Mary, on the other hand, is a talented artist who dreams of studying in Paris. She falls in love with a struggling artist, Paul, and they embark on a tumultuous relationship.As the story unfolds, the sisters face various challenges and conflicts. Martha struggles with her feelings for Tom and her desire for independence, while Mary grapples with her artistic ambitions and her love for Paul. The novel also delves into themes of family, love, duty, and self-discovery.Salter's writing style is simple yet evocative, and she captures the essence of rural life in England in the early 20th century. Martha And Mary is a timeless tale of two sisters and their journey towards finding their true selves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164914375
• ISBN13: 9781164914372
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"